Mosquito surveillance for West Nile virus is underway. And Tulsa Health reports COVID-19 can not be carried by the insects. Source: Tulsa World
Higher Tides Mean An Early Mosquito Season For South Florida
Surging tides are triggering another nuisance in South Florida: an early mosquito season. Source: Jenny Staletovich
Warmer weather brings increased risk in tick related disease
Statewide—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. Reported cases of tick-borne disease continue to increase each year in Indiana, with more than 300 […] Source: WRBI Radio
More ticks, risk of Lyme disease in Wisconsin
A mild winter combined with a larger population of deer in Wisconsin this year could mean more ticks to look out for. Source: WXOW
Venture Into Your Yard to Check for Invasive Pests
ANNAPOLIS — While most people continue to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s a good time to check for invasive pests in your yard. The agency has identified 20 species of so-called hungry pests that damage trees and plants and are easily spread by humans, according to Samantha Simon, executive director of emergency … Read More
I went out looking for turkeys and found ticks!
If you are out turkey hunting, beware! One thing we were not short of right now is ticks! Any trip out in the timber will probably result in finding ticks…deer Source: Beatrice Daily Sun
Warmer weather brings increased risk of tick-borne disease
INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. Reported cases of tick-borne disease continue to increase each year Source: The Pilot News
No proof mosquitoes transfer COVID-19 between people
The World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted by mosquitoes. Source: Tampa Bay Times
Don’t Forget to Check for Disease-Transmitting Ticks This Spring
Health officials say don’t forget about disease-transmitting ticks when outside this spring. Source: AM 1240 and FM 95.3 WJON
A mild winter will likely lead to an active tick season
April, May, and June are peak months for tick activity in Kentucky. Source: Megan James
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